South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 8) by Louis Creswicke
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| Author | Creswicke, Louis |
|---|---|
| Title |
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 8) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 8)" by Louis Creswicke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate events leading up to the Transvaal War, presenting a detailed examination of the socio-political landscape of South Africa over nearly fifty years. It likely covers the complexities of Boer and British relations, highlighting key moments that defined this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, the author outlines the foundational history of Cape Colony, detailing the arrival of Dutch settlers, known as Boers, and their subsequent expansion into the interior of South Africa. The narrative introduces various cultural, social, and economic factors that contributed to the growing tensions between the British colonial administration and the Boer farmers, who sought independence from British rule. Creswicke emphasizes the volatile relations stemming from a blend of racial, economic, and political grievances, setting the stage for understanding the eventual conflict that would erupt into war. The opening portion provides insightful context into the personalities, motivations, and historical events that shaped the region's turbulent history leading up to the long-standing struggle for control and autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Subject | Transvaal (South Africa) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23692 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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